Associate Counsel - Compliance - Europe and Middle East
2026-09-29T00:00:00
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan, GB, CF10 1
Application Deadline: 2026-12-30T03:01:49.45
Position Summary
Play a critical role in the operation of the NBA's compliance program with responsibility for managing the EME region's compliance with applicable law and NBA policy, including leading the third-party due diligence vetting process across the region. This position will be based in our office in London.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead third-party due diligence in accordance with the NBA's policies and procedures, with first line responsibility for assessing and advising on legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
- Proactively analyse relevant deal terms, third-party information, and risk reports in connection with due diligence reviews, provide assessments to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
- Draft reports that succinctly summarize findings and provide a recommended course of action.
- Provide general compliance assistance to employees in the region, including advising on best practices and complex compliance issues, particularly in the areas of anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts-of-interest, and business conduct.
- Provide ongoing guidance on adherence to NBA compliance policies.
- Support regional business lawyers in analysing compliance-related contractual provisions and assessing risk.
- Give due diligence and other training to regional employees.
- Effectively track and communicate the status of open issues.
- Maintain broad knowledge of compliance best practices and trends.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience balancing commercial goals and risk, with an ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional level of attention to detail.
- Robust, proactive problem-solving skills and ability to identify and facilitate solutions.
- Ability to work autonomously, accurately, and efficiently while balancing a high-volume workload.
- Experience working collaboratively in cross-border environments with legal colleagues and business clients.
- Knowledge of and experience advising clients on anti-bribery and anti-corruption law, sanctions, and other compliance-related laws and regulations is preferred but not required.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2-4 years' PQE or post-admission experience gained at a London or NY office of a top-tier multinational law firm or similar office elsewhere and/or a multi-national company.
Educational Background
Law degree from a top tier university in the U.S. or U.K. Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and/or admitted to the NY bar (or other US jurisdiction).
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